Are You Registered to Vote?

TheEpitome1920 · #1 08-07-2006, 09:14 AM

2006 Voter Registration Deadlines

lil_sunshine · #2 08-09-2006, 07:28 PM

I'm registered!!!!!!! Have been since 19 and 95.

mulattogyrl · #3 08-09-2006, 07:45 PM

Yes I'm registered! Thanks for this info, Epitome1920. It's very much needed.

Gina1201 · #4 08-09-2006, 10:30 PM

I'm registered as well. Have been since the age of 18.

Jill1228 · #5 08-09-2006, 10:44 PM

Yes I am registered in Whatcom County, WA and when I move to Northern Cali in a couple of weeks, I will register ASAP

Senusret I · #6 08-10-2006, 10:40 AM

I'm registered and have been since I was 18. In fact, our AP Government teacher made us register while we were in his class.

And as discussed elsewhere on GC, my fraternity requires aspirants to be registered voters.

AlphaFrog · #7 08-10-2006, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

I'm registered and have been since I was 18. In fact, our AP Government teacher made us register while we were in his class.

Was this a Private school?

Senusret I · #8 08-10-2006, 10:48 AM

Public.

AlphaFrog · #9 08-10-2006, 10:51 AM

I would have refused. He would have had to fail me. (Then I would have had to contest, as just as it is my right to vote, it's my right to choose not to vote).

I have a personal feeling that I should not be forced to choose between the lesser of two evils when it comes to voting. So I don't. And yes, I do have a right to complain, because I want a decent candidate, not simply one that is "less corrupt" then his (or her) opponent.

If my state had the thing where you could mark "None of the Above" like some states do, I would go do that.

Senusret I · #10 08-10-2006, 10:53 AM

Good for you.

I think not registering to vote is irresponsible.

AlphaFrog · #11 08-10-2006, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

Good for you.

I think not registering to vote is irresponsible.

In what way?

Drolefille · #12 08-10-2006, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I would have refused. He would have had to fail me. (Then I would have had to contest, as just as it is my right to vote, it's my right to choose not to vote).

I have a personal feeling that I should not be forced to choose between the lesser of two evils when it comes to voting. So I don't. And yes, I do have a right to complain, because I want a decent candidate, not simply one that is "less corrupt" then his (or her) opponent.

If my state had the thing where you could mark "None of the Above" like some states do, I would go do that.

Alphafrog, I still think registering to vote is worthwhile. Even when Presidential candidates A and B are worthless voting for C can make your point known AND there are plenty of local elections that will make a big difference in your life. PLUS registering to vote and voting are not the same thing

Senusret I · #13 08-10-2006, 10:58 AM

First of all, your initial post was flawed -- he never made us vote, he required that we register to vote -- as does my fraternity.

You are correct -- it is your right to choose no one.

But in not registering, you don't give yourself the choice. By not registering, no, you don't have a right to complain, because you haven't taken the necessary steps to make your voice heard. Registering and not voting because you don't like the options...sure, go for it. But not registering is something else entirely.

Senusret I · #14 08-10-2006, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Drolefille

Alphafrog, I still think registering to vote is worthwhile. Even when Presidential candidates A and B are worthless voting for C can make your point known AND there are plenty of local elections that will make a big difference in your life. PLUS registering to vote and voting are not the same thing

Ditto.

And there's always write-in candidates. When I don't believe in any of the options, I write my own name in. Hey, you never know when I'll win.

AlphaFrog · #15 08-10-2006, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

First of all, your initial post was flawed -- he never made us vote, he required that we register to vote -- as does my fraternity.

And what were the consequences if you didn't register?

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

You are correct -- it is your right to choose no one.

But in not registering, you don't give yourself the choice. By not registering, no, you don't have a right to complain, because you haven't taken the necessary steps to make your voice heard. Registering and not voting because you don't like the options...sure, go for it. But not registering is something else entirely.

I don't see the difference between not registering and not voting. If we ever, in fact, get a decent cadidate, I will register and vote.